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Epicurious

White Rice

3.9

(19)

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 generous servings

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups long-grain white rice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water with salt to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add rice and stir once, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Remove pan from heat (do not lift lid) and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.

TagsRiceRice & GrainsSideNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarian5 Ingredients or FewerEasy30 Minutes or LessSimmerGourmet
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